Company Profile
Lehigh University
Company History
Lehigh University was born in post-Civil War America, a period when the United States was both rebuilding from the turmoil of the war and flexing its muscles as a new economic power. The growth of the period was driven in part by the dramatic increase in the utilization of iron and coal in industry, brought about by improved transportation on the nation’s waterways and railroads.
Asa Packer, founder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, was one of the men who both pushed along and benefited from the dynamics of the day, and by 1865, he had acquired both the vision and the financial clout to give back to the region that had helped him build a fortune. He donated $500,000 to create a new university to serve the “intellectual and moral improvement” of the young men of the Lehigh Valley. The new institution was called, simply, Lehigh University.
In the century and a half that has passed since, Lehigh has evolved into one of the most highly regarded institutions of higher learning in the nation. Lehigh graduates have led both the Ford and Chrysler corporations, orchestrated the construction of the giant locks of the Panama Canal, and stood as leaders and innovators in the worlds of business, engineering, politics, the arts, education, space exploration and countless other fields.
Today, more than 150 years after its founding, Lehigh continues to educate thousands of young scholars who are drawn to South Mountain by the opportunity to learn at an internationally recognized research university, and to live and grow in a vibrant and engaging campus community.
A university that began as the home of just 39 eager young scholars is now a thriving, internationally recognized university of more than 5,500 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students. Under the previous leadership of President John Simon, Lehigh embarked on a “Path to Prominence; a bold plan to expand its impact on its students, its community and its world through the growth and diversification of student enrollment, the establishment of a college of health, and the development and renovation of academic and research facilities.
With President Joe Helble '82 at the helm since 2021, Lehigh has launched its strategic plan, "Inspiring the Future Makers". The strategic plan outlines a bold vision for the university over the next decade centered on breaking boundaries to address societal challenges, innovating in academics and research, and cultivating collaborations and partnerships that build community and amplify Lehigh’s global, national and regional impact.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. named Lehigh University 14th in the country and 6th Top Midsize Colleges in the Northeast. LinkedIn placed Lehigh University 17th for long-term career success in 2025. Our undergraduate business program was ranked 24th in the Poets and Quants 2021 rankings for the best business programs for undergraduates. In 2022, our Part-Time MBA program was ranked 41st among national universities in the US News and World Report. Our Flex MBA program is ranked in the top 10 nationally for online MBA programs by Poets and Quants and by U.S. News and World Report in 2022 and 2021, respectively. The FLEX MBA program is a hybrid MBA for active professionals. U.S. News and World Report also ranked the Lehigh Business' new data analytics concentration #14 and the general management program #21 in the nation. Our 1-year MBA program is ranked 44th in the U.S. by QS World University 2021 Rankings, and our Master's in Management program is ranked 10th in the U.S. and 3rd in the Value for Money Category in QS World University 2021 Rankings. In addition to undergraduate, MBA, and various other graduate programs, joint programs exist between business and engineering, including the joint Center for Value Chain Research and the Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Innovation.
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh Valley International Airport is 15 minutes from campus.
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